SAFC’s Restrepo named USL goalkeeper of the year

Goalkeeper Diego Restrepo (in yellow) was named United Soccer League’s Goalkeeper of the Year. Photo by Darren Abate/For the Express-News

San Antonio FC’s Diego Restrepo was named United Soccer League’s Goalkeeper of the year. He is the first member of the local club to win a league award.

“I’m extremely humbled by this award, and I’m thankful to everyone who helped make this a reality,” Restrepo said in a press release. “I want to thank my coaches, teammates, and the front office for always pushing me to be better. This award is the result of the hard work done by everyone at SAFC. I also want to thank the fans for always being there for us and having our back.”

Restrepo, who earlier this month was named to the All-USL first team, had a league-best 12 shutouts, falling only one short of the USL set by Rochester’s Brandon Miller in 2015. SAFC tallied a league-leading 15 shutouts and allowed only 24 goals, the fewest.